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Scammer Tricks Elderly Woman Out of $120K, Arrested


Author: The Daily News Now! March 13, 2026 Duration: 1:35
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Scammer Tricks Elderly Woman Out of $120K, Arrested
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20-year-old scammer from Orlando arrested for defrauding elderly woman of $120,000 in fake tech support scheme. Steven Mercado, charged with organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, and more, released after posting bond. Sheriff warns of ongoing targeting of seniors by scammers.

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